Lakeland, TN Demographics

A map of Lakeland's Population by Race

Lakeland, Tennessee has an estimated population of 14,192, a slight increase from the 13,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 12.7% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeland, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeland is ranked the 45th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakeland was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeland's White Population

9,858 residents of Lakeland, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Lakeland ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 72.7% to 69.5%.

Lakeland is more White than neighboring Bartlett (68.8% White), and Gallaway (28.1% White). Lakeland is less White than neighboring Arlington (77% White), Atoka (78% White), and Germantown (83.1% White).

Lakeland's Black Population

1,802 residents of Lakeland, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeland is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Lakeland ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Black residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 9.9% to 12.7%.

Lakeland is more Black than neighboring Atoka (11.8% Black), and Germantown (4.4% Black). Lakeland is less Black than neighboring Arlington (13.1% Black), Bartlett (19.7% Black), and Gallaway (66.2% Black).

Lakeland's Asian Population

845 residents of Lakeland, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeland is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Lakeland ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.0%.

Lakeland is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (2.7% Asian), Bartlett (3.9% Asian), Gallaway (0% Asian), and Atoka (1.4% Asian). Lakeland is less Asian than neighboring Germantown (6.3% Asian).

Lakeland's Hispanic Population

1,225 residents of Lakeland, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeland ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeland's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.6%.

Lakeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (2.7% Hispanic), Bartlett (4.4% Hispanic), Gallaway (2.1% Hispanic), Atoka (3.1% Hispanic), and Germantown (3% Hispanic).

Lakeland's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Lakeland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeland ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lakeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0% Native American/Other), Bartlett (0.5% Native American/Other), and Atoka (0.4% Native American/Other). Lakeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallaway (1% Native American/Other), and Germantown (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lakeland's Multiracial Population

381 residents of Lakeland, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeland ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeland's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.7%.

Lakeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallaway (2.6% Multiracial), and Germantown (2.6% Multiracial). Lakeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.5% Multiracial), and Atoka (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.